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MANGROVE ECOSYSTEMS
SYMPOSIUM

Experience Sharing for Better Management of Mangroves

fROM 21 TO 23
July 2025

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Program

WELCOME TO THE SYMPOSIUM

About the Mangrove Ecosystems
Symposium

This symposium will be an interdisciplinary dialogue opportunity between stakeholders, researchers, decision-makers, community leaders, and civil society organizations on the topic of mangrove ecosystems. It seeks to improve understanding of the ecological, socio-economic, and climate-related roles of mangrove ecosystems, while highlighting innovative payment mechanisms for environmental services—including blue carbon—as pillars for conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development in coastal areas.

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Sessions

Panels

Organizing partners

Participants

Agenda

Agenda of the symposium on mangrove ecosystems

1st Day
25 Mar 2025

Day 1

21 JULY 2025
Day 2

22 JULY 2025
Day 3

23 JULY 2025

Thematic Area 1 :
Ecosystem goods and services provided by mangroves: From conservation to socio- economic development

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Reception and registration

Organising committee

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

Official opening ceremony

SOCODEVI
Canadian Embassy in Senegal
Climate Partnerships – Global Affairs Canada
Ministry of the Environment and Ecological Transition

9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Introduction

Logistics and presentation of sessions

Organising committee

10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

10:40 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Session 1

Overview of mangrove ecosystems in Senegal and West Africa: extent and gender-specific issues

Pape Mawade WADE, forestry engineer and environmentalist

10:40 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Session 2

Mangroves: ecosystem goods and services

Andrew BUTT and Trevor JONES, TAYO Climate partners

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session 3

Economic valuation of ecosystem goods and services

Presentation 1 : Sharing the results of the SAVi studies from the Natur’ELLES project
Edoardo Carlucci, IISD and DAMCP
Presentation 2 : Sharing the results of the study on the valuation of ecosystem goods and services in the Saloum Delta National Park.
El Hadji Bakary Kanté, IREF Fatick

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Session 4

Indigenous female knowledge and ecological resilience: the experience of the ACF-AO Project in the mangroves of Senegal

Presentation 1: Traditional knowledge and sacred cultural expressions in mangrove management in the Sine Saloum and Casamance deltas, Senegal.
Dr. Sanou NDOUR, IUCN/Natur’ELLES Project
Presentation 2 : Valuing traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management.
Prof. Malick DIOUF, Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
Presentation 3: Endogenous female knowledge and ecological resilience: The experience of the ACF-AO Project in the Mangroves of Senegal
Djibny Niang, ACFAO project partner
Panel
Moderator: Dr Mariama DIALLO, Nebeday
Presenters and panellists :
Omer DIEDHIOU, Casamance Mangrove Platform
Mariama THIARRE, GIE Rogga Fakha

2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session 5

Restoring mangroves, strengthening communities

Sariaka Harilala RAKOTONAIVO, Inclusion Mission

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Summary of the day and closing remarks

Organising committee

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Thematic Area 2 :
Mangroves mapping and monitoring: Stakes, innovations, and challenges for participatory and inclusive conservation

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

Introduction

Presentation of the day’s sessions

Organising committee

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Session 1

Presentation 1: Discovering traditional data and new geospatial analysis tools and technologies
Andrew BUTT and Trevor JONES, TAYO, Climate partners
Presentation 2: Introduction to Global Mangrove Watch
Khadim DIOP, Wetlands International

9:05 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Session 2

Presentation 1: Drones: a tool for mapping, monitoring and managing mangrove ecosystems
Maty Dianka, Flying Lab
Presentation 2: Spatio-temporal dynamics of the Kalone Bliss Kassa marine protected area in Casamance
Dr El Hadji SOW, SEDAD and CÉGEP de la Gaspésie et des Îles

9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session 3

Panel
Lessons learned from participatory mapping in mangrove ecosystem monitoring: benefits and challenges

Moderator: Mr Yakhya GUEYE, Natur’ELLES/IUCN

Panelists:
Doudou DIEDHIOU, Nebeday
Salatou SAMBOU, APAC Kawawana
Manlafy KANTÉ, APAC Badala in Bona
Lieutenant Fatou MANÉ, DAMCP

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Session 4

The GEM tool: Introduction to its operation, practical applications and importance in mangrove management

Awa Rane NDOYE and Jaona RAVELONJATOVO Blue Ventures

2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session 5 :

Photographic narratives and powerful voices of women leaders at the intersection of environment, climate and social justice

Ousmane SAMBOU, IISD

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Summary of the day and closing remarks

Organising committee

5:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Thematic Area 3:
Mangrove restoration and payment mechanisms for environmental services: Stakes and synergies in line with national policies and the needs of vulnerable communities

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

Introduction

Presentation of the day’s sessions

Organising committee

9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.

9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Session 1

Senegal’s National Mangrove Management Strategy

Commander Mame Fary DIOUF, DAMCP

9:05 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Session 2

Global overview of blue carbon projects in mangrove ecosystems

Andrew BUTT and Trevor JONES, TAYO Climate partners

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Session 3

Panel
What are the benefits of blue carbon projects for local communities?

Moderator: Mamadou Ndong Touré, Expert

Panelists:
Colonel Abdoulaye Diop, Expert
Awa Rane Ndoye, Blue Venture
Commander Modou Thiam, Alcott
Daouda Kane, CAREM

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Session 4

Introduction to innovative financing mechanisms for mangrove restoration and presentation of the results of the analysis in the Saloum Delta and Casamance

Edoardo Carlucci, IISD

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Session 5

Panel
The role of organisations such as cooperatives in the efficient management of natural resources

Moderator: Renée Brunelle, SOCODEVI

Panellists:
Dr Mariama Diallo, Nebeday
Abdou Karim Sall, AGIRE
Frédérique Thomas, SOCODEVI
Salatou Sambou, Kawawna

2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

Session 6

Panel
Mangroves, beyond carbon: multiple impacts on women’s empowerment and local communities

Moderator: Mame Bineta Fall, SOCODEVI

Panelists:
Véronica Lo, IISD
Diaba Diop, REFEPAS
Fatou Ndene and Seynabou Gomis, Women Leaders

4:00 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

5:20 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Summary & official closing ceremony

Organising committee

5:20 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Highlights of the Event

A unique framework to learn, share and act in favor of mangroves

Conférences inspirantes

Assistez à des keynotes engageantes portées par des figures emblématiques de l’environnement et du développement durable.

A unique
platform

Open to all stakeholders for learning, sharing, and acting in favor of mangroves.

Shared
understanding

Promoting a holistic approach combining science, local knowledge—including that of women—and territorial dynamics around mangroves.

Technology-based
monitoring

Sharing innovations and geospatial tools dedicated to participatory and inclusive mapping and monitoring of mangroves.

Local
governance

Highlight ecological restoration mechanisms and funding related to environmental services, such as blue carbon, while promoting the inclusion of women in governance and benefit-sharing